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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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The fate of the weapons operator -- who sits behind the pilot during flight -- remains unknown.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"A huge congratulations to the whole group; we wish them many more happy memories ahead," said Andy Carter, from Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One Asian-based cruise operator, StarCruises, has started imposing fuel surcharges, at least for future bookings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Italy's total coal generation in 2025 was approximately 2,975 GWh, and less than 1 percent of national electricity output, according to state-controlled power grid operator Terna.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

When he’d said “lines,” my vocabulary was still in the mindset of being a telephone operator.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse